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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.12, 211.74 and 107.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.12, 211.74 and 107.09 is: 160.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.12 : 211.74 = 107.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.12/211.74 = 107.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.12x = 211.74 × 107.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.12x = 22,674.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,674.18/141.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.67

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